Marking Surgical Instruments
Which Method is not recommended for marking surgical instruments.
This process damages the hard, protective, chromium oxide layer and creates an area where bacteria can grow and rust/corrosion can occur.
Taping
Engraving
Electro-Chemical Etching
Heat-fused Nylon (dipping)
A powder-coating process that leaves a thin layer of color remaining on the instrument.
While the instrument markings that result can last many years, over time this coating can begin to chip.
Taping
Electro-Chemical Etching
Engraving
Heat-fused Nylon (dipping)
Letters, numbers or shapes can be placed on stainless steel instruments using this process.
This method is not permanent, and the marking material can be buffed off during the instrument repair process.
Laser Marking
Electro-Chemical
Etching
Taping
How many times should you wrap tape around a instrument.
To much instrument tape can trap soil and microorganisms.
1 ¼
1 ½
1 ¾
1
Which marking technique is the safest.
As the surface structure remains unchanged, no germs can establish themselves on the instruments.
Electro-Chemical Etching
Taping
Laser Marking
Engraving
Where should instrument tape be applied to an instrument.
Avoid placing tape on ring handles. Tape on shaft/shank of instrument because it has flat surface.
Box Lock
Distal Tip
Ring Handle
Shank
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